John's Guidebook
Local Eats
Fun art filled atmosphere and fresh stone-baked pizza.
18 locals recommend
Mellow Mushroom - Lynchburg
1220 Greenview DriveFun art filled atmosphere and fresh stone-baked pizza.
Cozy atmosphere and really good burgers! Outdoor seating available.
59 locals recommend
Iron & Ale Lynchburg Tap and Table
106 Cornerstone StCozy atmosphere and really good burgers! Outdoor seating available.
Best margaritas and tacos. Perfect patio seating right on the Bluffwalk!
99 locals recommend
El Jéfe Taqueria - Lynchburg
1214 Commerce StBest margaritas and tacos. Perfect patio seating right on the Bluffwalk!
Elevated hot dogs, seafood, sandwiches, and pub grub! Water Dog has a wide selection of beer and cocktails.
85 locals recommend
The Water Dog
1016 Jefferson StElevated hot dogs, seafood, sandwiches, and pub grub! Water Dog has a wide selection of beer and cocktails.
Restaurant built in a historic train depot! Cool atmosphere and delicious food. Outdoor seating options available. Highly recommend the chicken tenders!
74 locals recommend
Depot Grille
10 9th StRestaurant built in a historic train depot! Cool atmosphere and delicious food. Outdoor seating options available. Highly recommend the chicken tenders!
Really cool view from the patio that overlooks the river. Great burgers, beer, and bourbon.
101 locals recommend
Bootleggers
50 13th StReally cool view from the patio that overlooks the river. Great burgers, beer, and bourbon.
American breakfast classics. Highly recommend the the sweet potato pancakes.
86 locals recommend
Market At Main
904 Main StAmerican breakfast classics. Highly recommend the the sweet potato pancakes.
My Dog Duke's Diner
1007 Commerce StGreat breakfast and lunch spot!
Drinks
Spectacular views with a wide variety of beverages. Fire pits available in the cooler months!
25 locals recommend
7 Rooftop Bar
1208 Commerce StreetSpectacular views with a wide variety of beverages. Fire pits available in the cooler months!
Beautiful views from the rooftop bar, great food and beverages! Fire pits for the cooler months. Located in the historic Virginian Hotel in the heart of downtown Lynchburg!
52 locals recommend
Skyline
712 Church StBeautiful views from the rooftop bar, great food and beverages! Fire pits for the cooler months. Located in the historic Virginian Hotel in the heart of downtown Lynchburg!
Outdoor seating that is pet friendly! Enjoy a VA local wine tasting and select a bottle to enjoy with a variety of charcuterie boards.
26 locals recommend
Reserve Tasting Room & Lounge
1101 Jefferson StOutdoor seating that is pet friendly! Enjoy a VA local wine tasting and select a bottle to enjoy with a variety of charcuterie boards.
Local Attractions
If you’re in town with kids, this is a must visit! Fun and interactive exhibits, this children’s museum has it all. Adults will love it too!
111 locals recommend
Amazement Square
27 9th StIf you’re in town with kids, this is a must visit! Fun and interactive exhibits, this children’s museum has it all. Adults will love it too!
Come out on a Saturday morning and enjoy the local vendors, food trucks, live music, and seasonal produce of Lynchburg! Open on weekdays for shopping and local food.
100 locals recommend
Lynchburg Community Market
1219 Main StCome out on a Saturday morning and enjoy the local vendors, food trucks, live music, and seasonal produce of Lynchburg! Open on weekdays for shopping and local food.
Percival’s Island offers a beautiful river view from the main bridge. It connects to Blackwater Creek trail making it a perfect spot for for a long walk, run, or bike ride. The VA LOVE sign is also located here so it’s a great spot for pictures! Just a short walk from the downtown Lynchburg Bluffwalk.
77 locals recommend
Percival's Island Natural Area
1600 Concord TurnpikePercival’s Island offers a beautiful river view from the main bridge. It connects to Blackwater Creek trail making it a perfect spot for for a long walk, run, or bike ride. The VA LOVE sign is also located here so it’s a great spot for pictures! Just a short walk from the downtown Lynchburg Bluffwalk.
Riverviews Artspace
52 Jefferson StCharming gallery displaying local art!